Givetake.in is an online bartering site. Just like in the old days, you can barter your old shirts and shiny records for other people’s old shirts and shiny records. Or anything, for that matter. The site has categories for practically every consumer good, whether it be antiques, games, electronics or services. To start bartering you’ll need to register first. Next use the search box to find exactly what you’re looking for (or browse by category). Once you’ve found that perfect something, connect with the person who’s got your product and make an exchange. You’ll have to work out the exact terms of the deal, and figure out whether a boot is warranted or whether you can arrange something fancy where A helps B in return for getting C product X and so on. Get creative, it can save you some cash and perhaps make you a friend or two. There are no fees involved to trade your stuff or for registering.

In their own words

“Giventake.in is the Web’s premier free, full-service bartering site. Unlike other similar bartering destinations, Giventake.in is the only one that provides a comprehensive range of categories that truly allows members to trade anything they have for anything they want, be it a product, a service or even cold, hard cash.

Oh, and did we mention it’s free? That’s right. No processing fees. No hidden charges. No kidding!”

Why it might be a killer

Giventake has come up with a new twist on a classic idea: bartering. It’s been in effect for ages, but there hasn’t really been a heavy push on trading in recent times. With Giventake you can save some cash and get something you really like. Better for the planet than buying new too.

Some questions though

Will they add user ratings? As usual this site really needs some users to start bartering otherwise, it can’t go far. How’s it going to attract barterers?